OH and I are off to the lawyer tomorrow morning.
Its the POA plus health care and end of life instructions.
Its a big thing and Im not letting OH do it alone. I have also instructed the lawyer to make up the paperwork for me.
Although I have always said if I end up unresponsive because of an accident or illness pull the plug , dont let them keep me going on machines.
But seeing those instructions (in legal jargon) in black and white still made my stomach churn.
Basically I am authorising someone else to decide when my life isnt worth living.
However I thought it was important for me to be strong, OH cant be expected to do this if I cant or wont.
This week we have heard that his mother (advanced Alzhiemers) is now whining and crying out when touched.
If anything its toughend my resolve that what we are doing is the right thing.
Of course we are no where needing it yet (hopefully) but thats the point really if you leave a POA or end of life intructions until you need them then its often too late...
Now I just hope OH doesnt get last minute cold feet.
Its the POA plus health care and end of life instructions.
Its a big thing and Im not letting OH do it alone. I have also instructed the lawyer to make up the paperwork for me.
Although I have always said if I end up unresponsive because of an accident or illness pull the plug , dont let them keep me going on machines.
But seeing those instructions (in legal jargon) in black and white still made my stomach churn.
Basically I am authorising someone else to decide when my life isnt worth living.
However I thought it was important for me to be strong, OH cant be expected to do this if I cant or wont.
This week we have heard that his mother (advanced Alzhiemers) is now whining and crying out when touched.
If anything its toughend my resolve that what we are doing is the right thing.
Of course we are no where needing it yet (hopefully) but thats the point really if you leave a POA or end of life intructions until you need them then its often too late...
Now I just hope OH doesnt get last minute cold feet.
